In Alaska, there was a powerful earthquake, there is a threat of a tsunami. A PHOTO. VIDEO
An 7 magnitude earthquake occurred on November 30 near Anchorage (Alaska), people ran out of their homes and offices in panic, and also tried to hide under the tables.
Meteorologists have issued a warning for a possible tsunami for coastal regions in the south of the state. NBC.
The US Geological Survey first reported an earthquake of magnitude 6,7, then reduced it to 6,6, as a result of evaluating the strength of the shocks in 7 points. The epicenter was about 7 miles (12 km) north of Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.
Six minutes after the main shock, there was an aftershock of 5,8 points, in addition, at least three more less strong aftershocks were registered.
Photos and videos published on social networks show frightened people, many of whom were hit by an earthquake, local journalists report cracks in buildings. Information about the wounded has not yet been reported.
The local edition of KTUU was forced to turn off the broadcast, as the earthquake caused a fall and damage to the equipment, windows popped up in the office and part of the roof collapsed.
Employees of the Department of Transport reported a landslide on the Seward Highway.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the risk of a tsunami in the Gulf of Cook and Kenai Peninsula due to an earthquake, writes CNN.
Authorities evacuate schools located in the threat zone.
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